A prospective, controlled, randomized, patient and evaluator blinded study to evaluate pain and further disabling complications in patients undergoing Lichtenstein technique for primary inguinal hernia repair by fixing the mesh with TISSUCOL/TISSEEL fibrin sealant versus sutures.

Pr Giampiero CAMPANELLI - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Padiglione Beretta Est0 个研究点目标入组 328 人开始时间: 2006年1月18日最近更新: 2022年8月8日

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•1. Written signed informed consent obtained from the subject prior to participation in the study.
•2. Active males over the age of 18 years and till 70 years. Active is defined by having normal daily activities.
•3. Experiencing an uncomplicated unilateral primary inguinal hernia.
•4. Subjects eligible for elective inguinal hernia repair using Lichtenstein technique.
•Are the trial subjects under 18? no
•Number of subjects for this age range:
•F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
•F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range
•F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes
•F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

•1. Recurrent, bilateral, scrotal, incarcerated or femoral hernias.
•2. Hernia types L3 and M3 according the European Hernia Society classification assessed pre or intra-operatively
•3. BMI equal or more than 35
•4. Concomitant abdominal surgery
•5. Ongoing long term analgesic or steroid treatment
•6. Patients under Clopidogrel or Warfarin (can be switched to LMW sub-cutaneous heparin)
•7. Known abuse of alcohol or drugs
•8. Liver cirrhosis (Child C)
•9. Hypersensitivity to bovine aprotinin
•10. Known immunodeficiency
•11. Severely compromised physical or psychological health, that in the investigator’s opinion will affect patient’s compliance
•12. Concurrently participating in another clinical trial and having received another investigational drug or device within the last 30 days

发起方

Pr Giampiero CAMPANELLI - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Padiglione Beretta Est